Safeguard duty investigations require evidence of increased imports, serious injury, and a causal link before initiation. Rule 5 permits initiation of a safeguard investigation on a written application by or for a domestic producer, supported by evidence of increased imports, serious injury or threat of serious injury, and a causal link. The application must also state the efforts being taken or planned to adjust to import competition. The Director General must assess the accuracy and adequacy of the evidence and require sufficient evidence of all three elements before initiating an investigation. A suo motu investigation may also be initiated on information from specified customs officials or another source when sufficient evidence exists.
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Safeguard duty investigations require evidence of increased imports, serious injury, and a causal link before initiation.
Rule 5 permits initiation of a safeguard investigation on a written application by or for a domestic producer, supported by evidence of increased imports, serious injury or threat of serious injury, and a causal link. The application must also state the efforts being taken or planned to adjust to import competition. The Director General must assess the accuracy and adequacy of the evidence and require sufficient evidence of all three elements before initiating an investigation. A suo motu investigation may also be initiated on information from specified customs officials or another source when sufficient evidence exists.
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